State DOJ officials said Michael Putman sexually abused an 86-year-old resident at Churchill Estates, a memory care facility in Eugene, where he worked as the victim's evening caretaker. The abuse occurred over several months, state officials said.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield emphasized the gravity of the crime.
"This case is a heartbreaking reminder that elder abuse can happen in places where families expect their loved ones to be safe," Rayfield said.
He added that the commitment to holding abusers accountable remains strong.
Putman pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree sexual abuse and criminal mistreatment. The Eugene Police Department led the investigation, with support from Kids First and the Oregon State Police Crime Lab.
The Oregon Department of Justice urges anyone suspecting elder abuse or neglect to report it to local authorities for action.
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Caregiver in Eugene sentenced for abusing elderly memory care resident
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